Well, at least you can still find lovely things at your local thrift store. Is the thrift store that succumbed to the forces of nature the famous one where you roll in at the end of the day, and the cashier gives you everything for a pittance? I am so sorry! That's what makes the devastation real, isn't it: the little slices of daily life that are changed forever.

Here on the East Coast, I can only cry at the photos, and pray for those who have lost.

That's a great find! I was charity-shopping (the UK term for it) this week, and found a string of orchid twinkle lights, and a gorgeous Hornsea pottery coffe jar in just the colours that match my future dream kitchen! So satisfying to find, and good to know that the money I paid goes to a good cause!

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Photography

Photography is an important part of life at my house. Photos that appear here are taken by Giles, by the Composer, and by me. Giles is a real, paid photographer, and he uses a Sony Alpha. Most of the photography prior to September 2008 is his. Since then I have done most of the shooting and I use a Konica Minolta. Additionally, the Composer offers me nice shots on occasion, often from his little Canon point and shoot. I've given up trying to note who's done what. Thanks for your interest!